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New Publication: Assessing the impacts of COVID-19 on Household Incomes and Poverty in Myanmar

COVID-19 and policy measures to contain the spread of the virus around the world have interrupted global and domestic economic activities and trade flows. In their research, Xinshen Diao and Kristi Mahrt assess the shocks of COVID-19 on the livelihoods... Source: IFPRI Myanmar – The Myanmar Strategy Support Program

New Book – Agricultural extension: Global status and performance in selected countries

How can extension services best help small farmers meet today’s challenges? This global study points to ways to improve outcomes, enhance financial sustainability, and achieve greater scale. Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program

Monitoring the impact of COVID-19 on Myanmar’s mechanization service providers – July 2020

The operations of agricultural mechanization service providers (MSPs) continue to be affected by market disruptions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic in Myanmar and related policy responses. In their research, Hiroyuki Takeshima, Myat Thida Win, an... Source: IFPRI Myanmar – The Myanmar Strategy Support Program

Monitoring the impact of COVID-19 on Myanmar’s agricultural equipment retailers – June 2020

Agricultural equipment retailers (ERs) play an essential role in meeting the demand for machines and equipment needed for Myanmar’s agricultural production. However, ERs can be particularly sensitive to disruptions in trade flows which affect their inv... Source: IFPRI Myanmar – The Myanmar Strategy Support Program

Policy seminar recap: Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on Myanmar’s livestock and fishery sectors

Myanmar’s livestock and fishery sectors are crucial to the livelihoods of many vulnerable households and are an important dimension in improving nutritional outcomes in the country. The COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to mitigate its spread have led to d... Source: IFPRI Myanmar – The Myanmar Strategy Support Program